Abstract: A memory system includes a memory controller and a memory that is nonvolatile. The memory controller divides first information, which correlates a logical address with a physical address of the memory, into multiple pieces of second information, attaches metadata to each of the multiple pieces of second information and stores each piece of second information with the attached metadata, into the memory, when using third information, which is one of the multiple pieces of second information, reads, as multiple pieces of fourth information, pieces of second information including the third information, from among the multiple pieces of second information stored in the memory, selects fifth information, which is different from the third information, from among the read multiple pieces of fourth information based on the metadata attached to each of the multiple pieces of fourth information, and caches the selected fifth information into another memory.

Abstract: Provided is an electrode capable of increasing a degree of freedom in machining shape with a simple structure, an electrochemical machining apparatus using the electrode, an electrochemical machining method, and a product machined by the method. An electrode 4 has a core tube 41 formed of a material by which a second hole 101b having a direction or a curvature different from that of a first hole 101a having a predetermined curvature can be formed continuously from the first hole 101a and a coating 42 fixed to an outer periphery of the core tube 41.

Abstract: An air removal mechanism includes a body having a hollow portion capable of storing a liquid. In a state where the body is mounted on an introducer sheath, a medical device to be inserted into the introducer sheath is insertable via the hollow portion. The body has an injection path which communicates with the hollow portion and on which an outlet is open toward a valve body.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, there is provided a semiconductor device comprising: a control circuit connected to a bus; a first circuit operating under control of the control circuit; a bus access detection circuit that detects bus access from the control circuit to the first circuit without going through the bus; a switch element connected between the first circuit and a power supply; and a second circuit connected between the first circuit and the bus, the second circuit controlling, when the bus access to the first circuit is detected by the bus access detection circuit, the switch element such that power from the power supply is supplied to the first circuit.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, there is provided a semiconductor device comprising: a control circuit connected to a bus; a first circuit operating under control of the control circuit; a bus access detection circuit that detects bus access from the control circuit to the first circuit without going through the bus; a switch element connected between the first circuit and a power supply; and a second circuit connected between the first circuit and the bus, the second circuit controlling, when the bus access to the first circuit is detected by the bus access detection circuit, the switch element such that power from the power supply is supplied to the first circuit.

Abstract: A memory system includes a memory controller and a memory that is nonvolatile. The memory controller divides first information, which correlates a logical address with a physical address of the memory, into multiple pieces of second information, attaches metadata to each of the multiple pieces of second information and stores each piece of second information with the attached metadata, into the memory, when using third information, which is one of the multiple pieces of second information, reads, as multiple pieces of fourth information, pieces of second information including the third information, from among the multiple pieces of second information stored in the memory, selects fifth information, which is different from the third information, from among the read multiple pieces of fourth information based on the metadata attached to each of the multiple pieces of fourth information, and caches the selected fifth information into another memory.

Abstract: Provided is an electrode capable of increasing a degree of freedom in machining shape with a simple structure, an electrochemical machining apparatus using the electrode, an electrochemical machining method, and a product machined by the method. An electrode 4 has a core tube 41 formed of a material by which a second hole 101b having a direction or a curvature different from that of a first hole 101a having a predetermined curvature can be formed continuously from the first hole 101a and a coating 42 fixed to an outer periphery of the core tube 41.

Abstract: An apparatus for taking out a molded product, includes: a transverse frame disposed above a resin injection molding machine to extend in a transverse direction, which is orthogonal to a longitudinal direction; an orthogonal frame supported by the transverse frame so as to be movable at least in the transverse direction; a vertical arm provided at the orthogonal frame so as to be movable up and down at least in the vertical direction; and a holding member provided at a distal end portion of the vertical arm to hold a resin molded product formed by the resin injection molding machine. The vertical arm is disposed so as to be inclined such that the axis line of an elevating shaft of the vertical arm forms an acute angle with respect to a perpendicular extending in the vertical direction.

Abstract: Provided is an electrode capable of increasing a degree of freedom in machining shape with a simple structure, an electrochemical machining apparatus using the electrode, an electrochemical machining method, and a product machined by the method. An electrode 4 has a core tube 41 formed of a material by which a second hole 101b having a direction or a curvature different from that of a first hole 101a having a predetermined curvature can be formed continuously from the first hole 101a and a coating 42 fixed to an outer periphery of the core tube 41.

Abstract: A catalyst having superior heat resistance and being capable of efficiently removing a nitrogen oxide, a removing method using the same, an apparatus including the catalyst described above, and the like are provided. A complex metal oxide containing tungsten, zirconium, and cerium has superior heat resistance and is capable of efficiently removing a nitrogen oxide in the presence of ammonia, the content of cerium oxide and the content of tungsten oxide being 10 to 30 percent by weight and 5 to 14 percent by weight, respectively. Hence, a catalyst which includes a complex metal oxide containing tungsten oxide, zirconium oxide, and cerium oxide, in which the content of the cerium oxide and the content of the tungsten oxide are 10 to 30 percent by weight and 5 to 14 percent by weight, respectively, is effectively used to remove a nitrogen oxide.

Abstract: An apparatus for taking out a molded product, which is capable of taking out a resin molded product in fewer steps than ever, includes: a transverse frame disposed above a resin injection molding machine to extend in a transverse direction which is orthogonal to a longitudinal direction; an orthogonal frame supported by the transverse frame so as to be movable at least in the transverse direction; a vertical arm provided at the orthogonal frame so as to be movable up and down at least in the vertical direction; and a holding member provided at a distal end portion of the vertical arm to hold a resin molded product formed by the resin injection molding machine. The vertical arm is disposed so as to be inclined such that the axis line of an elevating shaft of the vertical arm forms an acute angle with respect to a perpendicular extending in the vertical direction.

Abstract: Provided is an electrode capable of increasing a degree of freedom in machining shape with a simple structure, an electrochemical machining apparatus using the electrode, an electrochemical machining method, and a product machined by the method. An electrode 4 has a core tube 41 formed of a material by which a second hole 101b having a direction or a curvature different from that of a first hole 101a having a predetermined curvature can be formed continuously from the first hole 101a and a coating 42 fixed to an outer periphery of the core tube 41.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus has a receiver that receives main video data and difference data including a difference between the main video data and high-quality data. The apparatus further has a generator that uses the main video data and the difference data, thereby to generate high-quality video data higher in quality than the main video data. Further, the apparatus has an output device that outputs acquisition information related to the difference data.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a cache control apparatus includes an error detecting and correcting module and a controller. The error detecting and correcting module is configured to detect errors in the data read from a cache memory and to correct the errors. The controller is configured to control the supply of power to the cache memory if the error detecting and correcting module is unable to correct errors and if the errors are hard errors.

Abstract: Provided are a complex oxide useful as a catalyst that has superior heat resistance and is able to remove a nitrogen oxide in the presence of ammonia; a method for producing the same; a nitrogen-oxide removal catalyst, which contains the complex oxide as an active ingredient; a method for removing a nitrogen oxide using the same; and an apparatus including the catalyst. The complex oxide containing cerium oxide, titanium oxide, zirconium oxide, and sulfate (sulfate ion: SO42?) and having the cerium oxide content of 15 to 30 percent by weight and the sulfate content of 1.6 percent by weight or more, is superior in catalytic activity (ability to remove a nitrogen oxide in the presence of ammonia) and thermal stability. Accordingly, a complex oxide that is composed of cerium oxide, titanium oxide, zirconium oxide, and sulfate and have the cerium oxide content of 15 to 30 percent by weight and the sulfate content of 1.6 percent by weight or more is useful for removing a nitrogen oxide.

Abstract: A connector includes a housing, a plurality of contacts, and a restricting member. The contacts are made of a conductive material. Each of the contacts includes a contacting part and a deformed part. The contacting part protrudes from the housing, is adapted to electrically come in contact with another connector, and is displaced in a first direction when contacts the another connecter. The deformed part is accommodated in the housing and is elastically deformed when the contacting part electrically comes in contact with the another connector. The restricting member is provided in the housing, is contacted to the deformed part, and restricts a displacement of the deformed part in a direction opposite to the first direction.

Abstract: A catalyst having superior heat resistance and being capable of efficiently removing a nitrogen oxide, a removing method using the same, an apparatus including the catalyst described above, and the like are provided. A complex metal oxide containing tungsten, zirconium, and cerium has superior heat resistance and is capable of efficiently removing a nitrogen oxide in the presence of ammonia, the content of cerium oxide and the content of tungsten oxide being 10 to 30 percent by weight and 5 to 14 percent by weight, respectively. Hence, a catalyst which includes a complex metal oxide containing tungsten oxide, zirconium oxide, and cerium oxide, in which the content of the cerium oxide and the content of the tungsten oxide are 10 to 30 percent by weight and 5 to 14 percent by weight, respectively, is effectively used to remove a nitrogen oxide.

Abstract: A device (such as guidewire inserter) for easily and certainly inserting a medical long item having a curved tip into a tube such as catheter and sheath includes a tubular member having a bore for passage of a guidewire. The tubular member has a slit cutting across the wall over the total length of the tubular member. The proximal end of the tubular member has an aperture. The proximal end of the aperture has an open part and a connecting part adjacent thereto for the holder tube. There is a pair of wing-like protruded pieces projecting in the mutually opposite directions at both sides of the open part. The distal end of the tubular member has on its outer surface a pair of protruded rims, which project in the mutually opposite directions.

Abstract: Provided in a catalyst system are: a first reaction part fitted with a first catalyst containing, as active constituents, at least, a complex oxide consisting of two or more oxides selected from among silica, alumina, titania, zirconia, and tungsten oxide, and a rare earth metal or transition metal (except Cu, Co, Ni, Mn, Cr, and V); and a second reaction part fitted with a second catalyst containing, as active constituents, at least, a noble metal and a silica-alumina type complex oxide.

Abstract: An integrated circuit includes an AD converter and a self-test circuit configured to test the AD converter. The self-test circuit includes a clock generator which generates a clock for allowing the AD converter to AD-convert an external sine wave signal externally input, a sine wave generator which generates an internal sine wave signal in digital form, a subtractor which determines a differential signal between the AD-converted external sine wave signal and the internal sine wave signal, a PLL device which allows a phase-locked loop receiving the differential signal as an input to control a phase of the internal sine wave signal such that the internal sine wave signal is in phase with the external sine wave signal, and a root mean square calculator which calculates a root mean square of the differential signal to generate a diagnostic signal corresponding to the AD converter.